About the Book

​Author: B. T. Gottfred

Title: The Nerdy and the Dirty

Pages: 304

Genre: Young Adult Romance

Date Published: November 15, 2016

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Format: Audio

Source: Overdrive

Synopsis:
Pen Lupo is sick and tired of hiding who she is. On the outside, Pen is popular, quiet, and deferential to her boyfriend. On the inside, however, Pen is honest, opinionated—and not quite sure that she's like other girls. Do they have urges like she does?

His classmates may consider him a nerd, but Benedict Pendleton knows he's destined for great things. All he has to do is find a worthy girlfriend, and his social station will be secured. Sure, Benedict is different--but that's what he likes about himself.

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When fate intervenes, both Pen and Benedict end up at the same vacation resort for winter break. Despite their differences, the two are drawn together. But is there such a thing as happily ever after for a nympho and a nerd?

Review

If you haven't yet figured this out about me, I am a sucker for nerdy romances. Which meant I had to place a hold on this at my library as soon as I saw it. Another thing to note about me, once I read a synopsis and decide to read a book, I don't do it again before reading said book. This usually means I have very little idea of what to expect when I finally start reading the book. This was one of those times.

Okay, I totally got sucked into this book. I don't know if it's because of how much I feel like I relate to the socially awkward male character, but I could not put this book down. It was the same for me when I read The Rosie Project, and Benedict was similar in many aspects to Don. That's pretty much the only comparison to those two books though. Anyway, in both cases I was completely absorbed while reading and didn't want to do anything else. I just needed to know what was going to happen!

There's all sorts of abuse in this: physical, emotional, religious, and mentions of sexual. Some of which are caused by the character's parents. And some of them are glossed over in some regards. The two biggest ones are religious - this effects how Pen sees herself - and emotional - this is what directs Benedict's choices. Both of which are things I grew up experiencing, so I understand many of their issues.

I will admit there are a number of cliches in here. Especially at the end when everything was being wrapped up. But you know what? I don't even care. I loved them and I needed them. And they were glorious and perfect.

Anyway, I freaking loved this book. It was exactly what I needed to read. And now I would like to check out his other book to see if that one is comparable.